Reuters – The recession appears to be easing for U.S. hospitals, although close to a third of hospitals remain in the red, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Reuters – Baby boomers, now well into middle age, are still turning on to illegal drugs, doubling the rates of illicit drug use for the older generation, according to U.S. government statistics released on Wednesday.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — The lull of a relaxing drive can make you
too sleepy to continue behind the wheel. If you feel yourself getting too
tired, it’s important to get off the road and give yourself a break.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — A well-made bike helmet is as important to
your child’s safety as the bike’s brakes or well-inflated tires.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) — Prion, an abnormal protein, is a
biomarker of early pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) — The classic manifestations of
sleep apnea — loud snoring, interrupted breathing and sleep disruption —
nearly double the risk for chronic disease and premature death among
middle-aged and elderly men, according to major new research.
HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) — A new drug can be used to
treat patients with a rare genetic disorder called Gaucher disease before
the drug gets full marketing approval, according to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have developed a
vaccine for the common viral infection norovirus from a novel source: a
tobacco plant.